Punch, Antoinette

Today, this "new" day, I am a strong, positive, vocal, community activist and entrepreneur. But yesterday, I was in turmoil. I have been homeless and hungry. I have indulged in drugs and alcohol, engaged in sexual impropriety and committed crime. More importantly, I allowed myself to believe I had good reasons to place blame on other people, things and events. The formative years of my life were for the most part, dark and full of misery. During this period, my hopes and dreams collided with a brutal reality. My emotions controlled my actions and sunshine was scarce. The hurt I experienced dur...